1989 FORD BRONCO II
49 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR | 5 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| TIRES | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 1 |
Recent Complaints
1989 FORD BRONCO II, SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE IN OUR GARAGE 8/23/02. I WAS THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE VEHICLE WHICH WAS PURCHASED FROM A DEALER IN TAYLOR TEXAS, VIN # [XXX]. THE VEHICLE WAS ROLLED INTO THE DRIVEWAY, WHEREBY IT BURNED BEYOND RECOGNITION. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED. I HAVE CONTACTED FORD AND REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE VEHICLE AND DRIVEWAY REPLACEMENT. AT THIS TIME THEY ARE DECLINING THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE THE CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUESTED. I WOULD LIKE TO REQUEST THAT FOR
1989 FORD BRONCO II, SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE IN OUR GARAGE 8/23/02. I WAS THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE VEHICLE WHICH WAS PURCHASED FROM A DEALER IN TAYLOR TEXAS, VIN # [XXX]. THE VEHICLE WAS ROLLED INTO THE DRIVEWAY, WHEREBY IT BURNED BEYOND RECOGNITION. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED. I HAVE CONTACTED FORD AND REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE VEHICLE AND DRIVEWAY REPLACEMENT. AT THIS TIME THEY ARE DECLINING THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE THE CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUESTED. I WOULD LIKE TO REQUEST THAT FOR
WE WERE DRIVING THE SPEED LIMIT, CAME AROUND A CURVE ON HWY 86, HIT LOOSE GRAVEL AND LOST CONTROL.....WE ROLLED THE VEHICLE ONCE(LANDING ON OUR TOP). AS SOON AS THE BRONCO 2 STARTED TO ROLL OVER, THE TOP OF THE CAB STARTED BUCKLING LIKE AN ALUMINUM SODA CAN...THE RESULT WAS THE DRIVER SIDE BEING SMASHED ABOUT TWO INCHES INTO THE DRIVER'S SEATBACK. I HAVE SEEN OTHER BRONCO 2 THAT HAVE ROLLED AND THEY HELD UP MUCH BETTER THAN OURS. MY FIANCEE, OUR SON, OUR DOG AND I(BEING 6 MONTHS PREGNANT) ALL
FUEL LINE RUPTURED AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK
THE RIGHT REAR FIRESTONE ATX WILDERNESS TIRE BLEWOUT DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION RESULTING IN VEHICLE ROLLOVER ACCIDENT WHICH CAUSED DEATH. (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER) *MJS
CAR TOTALED - HAVE POLICE REPORT. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P205/75R15 )
THE BATTERY IS LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE BATTERY IS HELD IN PLACE BY A SMALL INEFFECTIVE RETAINER THAT ONLY COVERS AN EDGE OF THE BATTERY ON THE BOTTOM OF THE BATTERY. IN ADDITION, THIS RETAINER DOES NOT OFTEN FIT REPLACEMENT BATTERIES PROPERLY. THE POSITIVE LEAD ON THE BATTERY IS CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY ON THE SIDE OF THE BATTERY THAT IS DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO THE FENDER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THESE TWO DESIGN FLAWS WORK TOGET
WHILE PARKED AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE PLUG CONNECTOR AT THE ALTERNATOR, CAUSED ALTERNATOR TO CATCH ON FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK
AFTER TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE 3 TIMES THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
WHILE PARKED, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSED THE DASH AREA TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK
WHEN CONSUMER STARTED UP VEHICLE, IT WENT INTO 100% ACCELERATION WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE. VEHICLE HIT A TREE WHICH WAS (60) FEET AWAY.*AK
WHEN CONSUMER STARTED UP VEHICLE, IT WENT INTO 100% ACCELERATION WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE. VEHICLE HIT A TREE WHICH WAS (60) FEET AWAY.*AK
WIRES IN STEERING COLUMN SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE.
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CAUGHT FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE BEING DRIVEN. THE FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, FIRE TOTALED THE VEHICLE. *AK
FUEL PUMP FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE FIRE. *SKD
404-261-7770,WK NO., CRUISE CONTROL STUCK AND VEHICLE WENT OPEN THROTTLE POSITION LOST CONTROL HIT ENBANKMENT IMPACT 12:00 POSITION SPEED UNKNOWN. TT